Deerfield Massachusetts Map

About Deerfield, Massachusetts

Deerfield is a locality in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,100. The population density is 75.0 people per km². Deerfield is located at 42.5445°N, 72.6056°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 1342.

Deerfield rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, a place where the Connecticut River’s influence is palpable, shaping a landscape of fertile fields and gentle slopes. It lies 12.1 miles north-north-west of Amherst, MA (from Amherst, MA: bearing 340°T), and is situated 3.0 miles south of Greenfield. The air here, especially as the afternoon light begins to lengthen, carries the scent of damp earth and ripening crops, a subtle perfume that speaks of generations of cultivation. The terrain, a pleasing mix of open farmland and the darker, more mysterious woods that climb the surrounding hills, offers a sense of enduring peace. Even the distant hum of traffic on the highway seems muted, softened by the sheer breadth of the sky above. This is Deerfield, a place deeply rooted in the narratives of early American settlement and enduring resilience. The echoes of its colonial past are not merely in the preserved buildings of Old Deerfield, but in the very character of the land, which has sustained agriculture for centuries. The local economy, while still embracing its farming heritage with vibrant orchards and fields, has also found strength in education and the quiet pursuit of craft. The presence of institutions of learning lends a thoughtful, studious air, a counterpoint to the more rugged, agrarian spirit that has always defined Deerfield.

About This Deerfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Deerfield, Massachusetts — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.544531, -72.605645. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Deerfield and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Deerfield includes the ZIP code (01342), telephone area code (339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978), county seat of Franklin County (Greenfield), and school district assignment (Deerfield School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Deerfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.